8 Remote Working Tips for Beginners | Work From Home

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8 Remote Working Tips for Beginners
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• Our passions lie in a few areas travel, global
  understanding, and remote work. If you're jumping
  into the latter for the first time, we're here to
  give you a few tips from the experts.
• So youve convinced your boss to let you work
  remotely, or youve landed a new remote job - now
  what? How can you stay productive, creative,
  inspired and live up to all of the expectations
  that youve set for yourself within this new
  lifestyle?
• As a fully-distributed company ourselves,
  leading programs that allow people who work
  remotely to do so in cities around the world, we
  have a few tips and tricks up our sleeves for
  remote work beginners.

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1. Over-communicate

• The key to being successful in any professional
  role is communication, but when it comes to
  remote work, it is an even more important asset.
  Since youre no longer a few desks down from your
  coworkers or your manager, its your job to
  schedule 11 check-in meetings with them on a
  weekly basis to connect on your goals, upcoming
  projects, and daily tasks.
• Make sure to advocate for yourself and clearly
  state the progress youve made in the past week,
  which goals youve surpassed and which projects
  youve led. When youre not in the office, it can
  be difficult for your manager to keep your work
  top-of-mind, so dont be afraid to bring
  important milestones up on your own.

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2. Invest in reliable tech

• Any remote worker will tell you that access to
  consistent WiFi is integral to their success, but
  there's more to a successful setup than an
  internet connection. Along with having the
  ability to make video calls without losing
  connection, you should consider what tools and
  tech you'll need to do your job well. For
  example, many remote workers invest in a great
  pair of noise-canceling headphones so that they
  can take their work anywhere - regardless of
  background noise levels. Others find that
  wireless keyboards and mouses, or even a second
  screen, are integral to their efficiency.

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3. Lean on your community

• One of the major myths surrounding remote work is
  that people who dont work in a corporate office
  are lonely. To make sure that youre feeling
  supported and connected to the real world, we
  recommend becoming a part of a remote community -
  either virtually or in-person at a local cowering
  space or collective. Weve found that being
  surrounded by others who are successfully working
  remotely inspires beginners to stay the course
  and remain productive while embracing location
  flexibility.

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4. Consider your workspace

• Set yourself up for success in a place where you
  can focus on the tasks at hand. Whether this
  means you find a great coworking space near you,
  stake out a local coffee shop or create a
  designated spot for work at home, make sure that
  you feel motivated by your environment and ready
  to tackle whatever comes your way.

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5. Figure out your working style

• At the start of your remote work journey, its a
  great idea to figure out the environment that you
  need to work successfully. For example, do you
  like being surrounded by white noise? A café may
  be the best choice for you. Work well in silence?
  It might be time to invest in some
  noise-canceling headphones. Other things to
  consider are whether youre more productive in
  the morning or in the evening and whether youre
  motivated by taking small breaks throughout the
  day or a longer midday respite. This is the
  beauty of remote work - getting to work during
  your best hours, whatever they may be.

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6. Take time for self-care

• When the line between work and home starts to
  blur, you might find yourself stuck to your
  computer screen for a longer period of time (see
  next point). While that can sometimes be
  necessary when closing a major deal or finalizing
  an important presentation, give yourself time
  for, well, you. Commit to your fitness routine
  and make sure that youre creating blocks in your
  schedule to eat healthy, nutritious meals so that
  you can be focused and productive when you need
  to be.
• The benefits of remote work can stretch into your
  life outside of work as well. With increased
  flexibility, you can take time to make sure
  youre not missing lifes important moments. As a
  remote worker, you can take care of your kids
  without worrying about leaving the office during
  standard business hours, you can decide to work
  from any location around the world and you can
  even book that doctors appointment youve been
  putting off because it didnt work with your
  schedule.

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7. Know when to log off

• This can be one of the most challenging aspects
  for remote work beginners, as the world is
  becoming increasingly connected. Though you may
  receive emails and chat notifications at any hour
  (especially if youre working in a different time
  zone than your coworkers), its important to
  develop a habit of setting a time when you
  officially log off for the night. The best part
  of working remotely is having the flexibility to
  work when you are most productive, so be careful
  about setting the standard that you are available
  24/7.

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8. Embrace the perks of working remotely

• Working remotely doesnt just apply to those who
  would work from home or in the same region as
  their companys office. If its possible with
  your current position, take your talent on the
  road! On Remote Year, employees, freelancers, and
  entrepreneurs work from places like Hanoi, Kuala
  Lumpur, Cape Town, Lisbon, and Mexico City - all
  while enjoying the support of an incredible
  community.
• Now that youre working remotely, life will look
  a little bit different (and a little more
  awesome). However, if you rely on the eight tips
  that weve listed above, the transition from to
  the freedom of a flexible work style will be
  smooth and successful.
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